Pippin Properties is a small agency devoted
primarily to representing authors of picture books, middle-grade, and young
adult novels, but they also represent adult projects on occasion. Pippin is an
integrated publishing and entertainment agency and represents its clients to a wide
range of publishing, animation, motion picture, television, and licensing
companies.

Pippin represents
publishing greats such as Kate DiCamillo, David Small, Peter H. Reynolds, Kathi
Appelt, and Doreen Cronin, among many more. Pippin is always on the lookout for
writers and illustrators who take the challenge of creating books seriously and
are willing to give the publishing world nothing less than their very
best.

Elena Mechlinbegan
her publishing career in subsidiary rights, moved on to children’s book
marketing and then a stint in audio. She joined Pippin Properties in June of
2009 and handled foreign and audio rights. She has recently been promoted to
full agent. Like all new agents, she needs authors. “In terms of
fiction,” says Elena, “my tastes run more to literary, contemporary, or
historical rather than sci fi or fantasy. I find myself most attracted to
stories with a timeless quality to them. In regard to picture books, I most
like things that make me laugh or are clever in some new way.”

Query Elena
at:info@pippinproperties.comInclude a synopsis of the work(s), your
background and/or publishing history, and anything else you think is relevant. Pippin
only responds to queries that interest them. Picture book manuscripts may be
included in the body of the email. No attachments.

Illustrators interested in submitting their work
should send an initial query letter detailing your background in publishing or
illustration and any other pertinent information. Links to websites with
examples of your work are extremely helpful.

Brian
Henry will be leading "How
to Get Published” workshops
on March 16 in Peterborough (details here),Sun, March 17, in Kingston (see here),
and Sat, May 4, in Barrie (see here). Also, he'll lead a "Writing for Children and for
Young Adults"workshop in Guelph on April 13
(see here).

However,
before you submit, though, the best way to get your manuscript into shape is
with a weekly course. Brian will be leading Next Step in Creative Writingclasses on Thursday afternoons in Mississauga
(see here)
and Thursday evenings in Georgetown (see here).
To register,email brianhenry@sympatico.ca

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Brian Henry has been a book editor, writer, and creative writing instructor for more than 25 years. He teaches creative writing at Ryerson University. He also leads weekly creative writing courses in Burlington, Mississauga, Oakville and Georgetown and conducts Saturday workshops throughout Ontario. His proudest boast is that he has helped many of his students get published.